Last Friday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission held its annual “SEC Speaks” conference, which offers a glimpse into the prevailing trends and priorities at the Commission. As always, the Commission devoted a significant amount of time to exploring and explaining the undertakings of its Division of Enforcement. During the conference, some noteworthy themes and trends emerged with regard to the SEC’s enforcement priorities, which we address below.
via Lessons from the SEC Speaks in 2012 – Enforcement Themes. — McGuireWoods